The Dog Who Could Fly

The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew at His Side

De: Damien Lewis

Narrado por: Derek Perkins

An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts - ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul - a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home.

Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd - whom he named Ant - after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert his charge, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each other's lives countless times as they flew together with Bomber Command. And though Ant was eventually grounded due to injury, he refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war Robert and Ant had become British war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the "Animal VC".

©2013 Damien Lewis (P)2014 Tantor

A dog knows what he thinks he should do

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This is a well told and well performed true story of a great dog in unusual circumstances. Dogs get into their minds what they should do. When it is following their chosen master's desires it can be amazing. Finding people buried by a bomb mission is phenomenal, but Antis got into a lot of interesting situations. And as any dog owner knows, they sometimes do things that you wish they wouldn't do, where do they get these ideas? This is not just for dog lovers, but rather is indeed an amazing story in a time of turmoil. Well done!

I don't like war stories but loved this story

THIS story is moving for anyone with a heart for four legged friends. THE story filled with situations that these two life long friends share is beyond coincidence. Loyalty is shown that touches the hardest of hearts. Antes was a true hero.

Story for dog lovers

Great story great listen. Loved learning history through one man and one dogs special bond.

Loved It!

Loved it! what a great story about loyalty between a man and his German Shepherd

Flying Dog of War -Decorated!

What an amazing story! Czech Air Crew of World War II. I listened straight thru, staying totally focused. It is so inspiring.